Deck connector

Abstract

A deck connector for coupling deck boards is disclosed. The deck connector comprises a frame comprising holes and first openings. The first openings are provided near ends of the frame. The deck connector further comprises an arm extending over the length of the frame. The arm is coupled to the frame perpendicularly. The arm comprises a plurality of cut sections provided in axis with the first openings at the frame. The arm and frame are used to couple and secure the deck boards.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A deck connector for coupling deck boards, comprising:
 a frame comprising a rectangular shape; 
 an arm extending longitudinally over the entire length of the frame, wherein the arm is mounted to said frame and extends perpendicularly therefrom, wherein said arm comprises a rectangular shape, wherein said arm is disposed along the middle of said frame, each end of said arm being flush with said frame said arm includes a first lateral section having a first sectional length, a middle section having a second sectional length, and a second lateral section having a third sectional length, said second sectional length is greater than the combination of said first and third sectional lengths, said middle section is located in between and in line with said first and second lateral sections, said first lateral section, said second lateral section, and said middle section all having the same height; and 
 a first cut section and a second cut section provided along said arm, wherein each of said first and second cut sections is provided in axis with a respective opening, wherein each cut section is of a suitable shape to cooperate with the respective opening, each cut section includes a top end and a bottom end, wherein each cut section extends entirely from the top end to the bottom end, said first cut section located between said first lateral section and said middle section, said second cut section located between said second lateral section and said middle section, wherein each respective opening is located at the bottom end of the respective first and second cut sections, the openings being throughholes; 
 a first set and a second set of frame throughholes located on said frame, said first set divided from said second set by said arm, said first set located adjacent to a first periphery of said frame and said second set located adjacent to a second periphery of said frame, said first and second peripheries being opposite eachother, said arm and said frame mounted to each other to create a T-shape, wherein the deck boards are placed over the arm and coupled to the frame to secure the deck boards. 
 
     
     
       2. The deck connector of  claim 1 , wherein the length of the frame is more than the length of the deck board. 
     
     
       3. The deck connector of  claim 1 , wherein the frame or the arm is coupled to the deck board using a fastener. 
     
     
       4. The deck connector of  claim 1 , wherein the frame or the arm is coupled to the deck board using a sealant.